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Museo Civico Pinacoteca Croce di Montepulciano
Museum dedicated to civic history and local sacred art, set in a former palace with paintings, liturgical objects, and historical collections.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Montepulciano
Showing times and prices for Aug 17
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
56 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
86 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Montepulciano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Montepulciano will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Florence for Montepulciano on Mon, Aug 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:30 PM0h40Florence6:10 PMMontepulciano$61One-way0 transfers- 5:50 PM0h50Florence6:40 PMMontepulciano$91One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 AM1h00Florence12:50 PMMontepulciano$91One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 AM1h00Florence8:40 AMMontepulciano$91One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM1h10Florence8:10 AMMontepulciano$111One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM0h40Florence6:10 PMMontepulciano$61One-way0 transfers
- 5:50 PM0h50Florence6:40 PMMontepulciano$91One-way0 transfers
- 11:50 AM1h00Florence12:50 PMMontepulciano$91One-way0 transfers
- 7:40 AM1h00Florence8:40 AMMontepulciano$91One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM1h10Florence8:10 AMMontepulciano$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Florence to Montepulciano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Montepulciano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Montepulciano is a bus with an average price of $15.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Montepulciano:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Montepulciano costing on average $20.
The fastest way to travel from Florence to Montepulciano is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 5m.
Other travel options to Montepulciano take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and Montepulciano including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Montepulciano among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 5m by bus vs 1h 26m by car) and save roughly $17 compared to fuel and tolls ($15 vs $32). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Florence to Montepulciano Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Tiemme S.p.A. | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:37AM | Duration 18h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Florence to Montepulciano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Montepulciano buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 7:00 AM Florence | 1h10 | 8:10 AM Montepulciano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:40 AM Florence | 1h00 | 8:40 AM Montepulciano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:50 AM Florence | 1h00 | 12:50 PM Montepulciano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 PM Florence | 0h40 | 6:10 PM Montepulciano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:50 PM Florence | 0h50 | 6:40 PM Montepulciano | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Montepulciano
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Buses from Florence to Montepulciano run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:38, the last at 22:22. The fastest bus covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 9h 7m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 7m |
First bus 4:38 AM |
Last bus 10:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Tiemme S.p.A. from Florence to MontepulcianoYou can travel by bus between Florence to Montepulciano with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Tiemme S.p.A. for as low as $15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Gruppo Di Maio
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9h 7m
Gruppo Di Maio frequency
1 a day
Tiemme S.p.A.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
14h 48m
Cheapest Price
$15
Tiemme S.p.A. frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Montepulciano
Things to do in Montepulciano
Discover the best of Montepulciano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Montepulciano trip today.
- Recommended
Museo Diocesano di Montepulciano
Diocesan museum preserving religious art, manuscripts, and treasures that illuminate Montepulciano’s ecclesiastical heritage.
- Recommended
Fortezza di Montepulciano Exhibition Spaces
Exhibition area inside the fortress that hosts rotating contemporary art and cultural displays in a dramatic historic setting.
- Must visit
Piazza Grande
Montepulciano’s main square, framed by monumental palaces and the cathedral. The essential starting point for exploring the historic center.
- Must visit
Viale di San Biagio
Scenic stretch leading toward San Biagio with iconic views of the church and rolling countryside, especially beautiful at sunset.
- Must visit
Area del Tempio di San Biagio
A classic walking area around the Temple of San Biagio, loved for postcard-worthy vistas and the harmony of architecture and landscape.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is the town’s famed DOCG red wine, made mainly from Sangiovese. It is central to local identity and paired with Tuscan meat dishes.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Pici All’Aglione
Pici all’aglione is thick hand-rolled pasta with a sauce of local aglione garlic and tomato. It is a classic Valdichiana and southern Tuscan first course.
Pici Al Ragù Di Chianina
Pici al ragù di Chianina pairs rustic pici pasta with a rich sauce from prized Chianina beef. It showcases two iconic products of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.
Cantina de' Ricci
Historic cellar and restaurant famous for Tuscan classics, local wines, and atmospheric dining in vaulted underground rooms beneath Montepulciano.
Osteria Acquacheta
Elegant Michelin-starred dining inside a historic palazzo, known for refined Tuscan cuisine, seasonal tasting menus, and a polished fine-dining atmosphere.
La Grotta
Well-regarded traditional trattoria serving pici, Chianina beef, and other Tuscan staples in a warm, rustic setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Tuscany: lodging and wine-focused dining cost more than smaller towns, but local cafes, simple meals, and limited transit keep daily costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-15 for pizza, panini, or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €25-45 per person for a restaurant meal with wine.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for tasting menus or upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.50-3 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; small change for cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
FAQs: Bus from Florence to Montepulciano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Montepulciano by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Montepulciano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Florence to Montepulciano can start from as little as $15 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Florence to Montepulciano is $15 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Florence to Montepulciano is 9h 7m to travel the 53 miles (86 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Florence to Montepulciano leaves at 4:38 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Florence to Montepulciano leaves at 10:22 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Florence to Montepulciano with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Florence to Montepulciano, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Tiemme S.p.A. for the best way to get you to Montepulciano. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Florence and Montepulciano and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Montepulciano from Florence is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 9h 7m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Florence to Montepulciano is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and Montepulciano including taking a bus and train.
No, the bus from Florence to Montepulciano has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Florence to Montepulciano.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Montepulciano are:
- Piazza Grande, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and offering panoramic views
- Palazzo Comunale, a medieval town hall with a tower providing stunning vistas of the Tuscan countryside
- Duomo di Montepulciano, a Renaissance cathedral featuring notable artworks and architecture
- Fortezza Medicea, a fortress with scenic gardens and a venue for cultural events and exhibitions
- San Biagio Church, a beautiful Renaissance church set in a picturesque location just outside the town.
The best things to do in Montepulciano include:
- Cantina Contucci, a historic winery offering tours and tastings of the region's famous Vino Nobile
- Explore local artisan shops and boutiques for unique Tuscan crafts and souvenirs
- Attend a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes
- Enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride through the rolling hills and vineyards surrounding Montepulciano
- Visit a local olive oil mill to learn about the production process and sample fresh olive oil.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Florence to Montepulciano.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Florence to Montepulciano.
No, luggage for the bus from Florence to Montepulciano needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Florence to Montepulciano.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Florence to Montepulciano.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Florence to Montepulciano.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Florence to Montepulciano.
Since both Florence and Montepulciano are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Montepulciano among Omio's users.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Montepulciano, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially pickpocketing in crowded areas and around popular landmarks. Always keep valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings. Scams are rare but can include overpriced taxi rides or unofficial tour guides offering services at inflated prices. Using licensed transportation and booking tours through reputable sources helps avoid these issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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